Webb’s read the epics, the legends. He longs to be in a fantasy of his own. Will it be like his dreams?
NOW SERIALIZING PUBLICLY
THE AUTUMN CRUSADE
A philosophical odyssey of tragedy, love, and the cost of wanting more.
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About the Author:
I’m Aedan, a high school student from Topeka, Kansas. I’ve been telling stories my whole life—I’m currently crafting The Autumn Crusade, an epic fantasy with a twist. Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in the exposition of your own life, waiting for the “quest” to begin?
That’s exactly how Webb Horner felt. This is the story of his wish, and the brutal reality of the cost of dreams.
Serial AVAILABLE NOW on Substack
The Autumn Crusade: The Squire’s Dream
The Squire’s Dream is a coming-of-age epic following Webb Horner: lonely, idealistic, and convinced that his humble life of school, family, and orchestra practice is the mundane setup for something greater.
But the story already started.
Powerful people are being assassinated. A necromancer is summoning the dead. Blind to the tragedy already unfolding around him, Webb makes a desperate bargain with Fate for a more “interesting” life—a life like the one in his favorite books.
When a cloaked wanderer steps into his life, everything stars to crack: family, faith, and future. What follows is a true love, raw grief, and a road that never ends.
This is Part I of The Autumn Crusade, the first in a new era of proverbial legends.
The Mission
The serial run on Substack serves as a Public Archive for the first draft of The Squire’s Dream (Part One of The Autumn Crusade). New chapters are posted regularly for free.
Important Note on Editions: The text you read on the serial is a raw, experimental version of Part One only. The Finalized Kickstarter Edition will be complete and professionally edited with exclusive artwork, expanded lore, and physical artifacts that will not be found on the serial.
Contact & Associates
- Aedan — Author/Producer: aedanhuebnerwrites@gmail.com
- Jacob — Co-Author: jrtpsalms23.4@gmail.com
- Ishan — Art Director: smg30103@gmail.com
- Eric — Artist: ericemilianonavarrete@gmail.com
© 2026 Aedan Huebner